Amulets by Merlin presents the latest, largest Dragon Money Clip yet: The King Dragon Money Clip! This is the biggest one yet: three inches long with a deep set spring loaded jaw designed to hold a large wad of cash. Going much bigger would require a holster!

The profile is low to slide into your pocket. Spring loaded jaw to open and close around your stack of cash. Spring Made in USA. Deep detailed carving of scales and stones for the eyes. Each one is made to order so if you want different stones, additional design changes (like your name or initials), I can do that: just email for more details on custom of this or any other of my work.

An Amulet for your Money. A disk of two inches featuring a five point star framed with wood and vines. Each field colored with enamel and paint representing the elements: Red for Fire, Blue for Water, Yellow for Air, Black for Earth, White for Spirit. Enameled and painted. Using the classic solid spring clip for easy use. The Piece is solid and sturdy. Available in Sterling Silver, Nickle and Bronze.

The Ace of the Tarot Card represent the “source” of a given element. In the case of the Ace of Pentacles: the material world. Pictured in the classic Tarot card as the point where all elements may be seeded; surrounded by a sacred space: a garden of possibilities. Like the Card, the clip also hold the potential of all good things: space, elements and star. The Ace of Pentacles reminds us: if we focus on the positive, we plant the seeds of good fortune.

Grandpa used to say: “Son, if your want to double your money, just fold it in half and stick it in your pocket!” Here is your chance to do just that: next time you want to double your money, use this clip to secure it and keep those bills safely in your pocket or purse.

The Ace of Pentacles Money Clip is an Amulets by Merlin creation; designed, developed and crafted by Kirk McLaren of Amulets by Merlin. If you wish modifications, contact him and the piece may be made custom to fit your vision.

Last Spring a gentleman in England asked about a Crocodile Money Clip with the same spring action as the other working jaw pieces I have made int the past. John Aka Mrtlookalike, an American living in the UK who wanted a bit of America on him at all times. He loved the look of the Crocodile and desired a piece which could be an heirloom, something to be passed down through the generations. In his instructions, he wanted it to look as real as possible – the skin texture and eyes with his family’s name written under the jaw.

The result of a lot of carving turned out to be over 10 ounces of sterling and after searching for the right kind stones for the eyes and extremely detailed piece. While I suggested a holster due to the weight, he has insisted it fits comfortably in his pocket.

The Crocodile Money clip is a one-of-a-kind piece, no mold was taken for reproduction. The stones set from the interior of the piece to give a life-like eyes. His family name is hand engraved in the only smooth portion of the sculpture. Solid, sturdy piece should hold up through decades of wear. This piece is now residing in John’s private collection (probably in his pocket!). An American Crocodile in England holding currency in his toothy grin.

It all started a few years a go when
a fellow who was a big fan to the Movie “Face-off”
saw and fell in love with the money clip that John Travolta was proffering.
He asked me if I could make a clip “just like it”.
The problem was that there are copyright issues in design
and being as I specialize in Jewelry design
I respect the sanctity of another person’s work.
I told him that I would be only too happy to make him a Dragon Money Clip,
but I would not make a “copy” of the one in the movie.
After a little discussion and examining the clip in a screen shot,
we decided to re-design the piece:
I increased detail in the scales and re-shaped the skull.

Dragon Money Clip

The result was a Dragon Money Clip
similar in size, it functions like the original:
the jaws articulated to grasp the bills but the detail was more intense.

After the creation of the Original,
another person liked it,
bought it and decided he wanted to “up-grade” the clip: a larger version.
And so I increased the jaws,
added even more detail in the scales and flames across the face,
making it more distinct than the original design and provided a larger bite for the bills.
This Dragon Money Clip I named “Flame”.

Flame Dragon Money Clip

My most recent commission is a one-of-a-kind Dragon Money Clip.
The size was nearly doubled (four inches long!),
even more detail in the scales and the eyes.
Now the retina and the pupils of the eyes are of garnet
and the “whites” of the eyes are in Sterling as is the entire piece.
The jaws are also articulated as the original
but because of the increased size it can hold a wad of cash
that would be the envy of any High Roller.

Custom One-of-a-kind Dragon Money Clip

I have also created a variety of Other Money Clips as well,
skulls with stones in the eyes,
cross bones and a Jolly Roger perfect for Pirates,
Bikers and other lovers of the Skull.

For your Pleasure,
I have posted more images of the original Dragon Money Clip,
Flame and now the new GIANT Dragon Money Clip in my website.

Beads to be woven into the hair for those that dread their follicles to a cord or used as dangles for woven rope or strings. Skull beads as charms for bracelets, necklaces and placed on their drums and other items. Attempting to be a versatile as possible, I have also created the Skull Chain: loops on each end that are then chained together for bracelets, necklaces, earrings and more. For those who are more of a different look, I also make a Bunny Skull.

Skull money clips! One is simply a skull; other versions include stones in the eyes and a Jolly Roger: the skull with crossed swords. Each with a working jaw, spring loaded ready to hold your cash; I carry one myself and enjoy it immensely.

A few years a go when a fellow (who was a big fan to the Movie “Face-off”)
saw and fell in love with the money clip
John Travolta was proffering.
He asked me if I could make a clip “just like it”.
The problem was that there are copyright issues
and being as I specialize in Jewelry design
I respect the sanctity of other people’s work.
I told him that I would be only too happy to make him a Dragon Money Clip,
but I would not make a “copy” of the one in the movie.
After a little discussion
and examining the clip in a screen shot,
we decided to re-design the piece:
I increased detail in the scales and re-shaped the skull.

The result was a Dragon Money Clip similar in size,
it functions like the original: the jaws articulated to grasp the bills but the detail was more intense.

After the creation of the Original,
another person liked it,
bought it and decided he wanted to “up-grade” the clip:
to a larger version.
I increased the jaws,
added more detail in the scales and flames across the face,
making it more distinct than the original design
and provided a larger bite for the bills.
This Dragon Money Clip I named “Flame”.“Flame Dragon Money Clip”

My most recent commission is a one-of-a-kind Dragon Money Clip.
The size was nearly doubled
(four inches long!),
even more detail in the scales and the eyes.
Now the retina and the pupils of the eyes are of garnet
and the “whites” of the eyes are in Sterling as is the entire piece.
The jaws are also articulated as the original
but because of the increased size it can hold a lot of cash:
the envy of any High Roller.

I have also created a variety of Skull Money Clips and more,
with stone in the eyes,
cross bones and a Jolly Roger perfect for Pirates,
Bikers and other lovers of the Skull.

I make several kinds of money clips,
a couple of clips in my line are of Dragons.
After seeing what I have made in the past,
a client requested a large version
with the Masonic “G” with the compass and square.

Custom Masonic Dragon Money Clip

This custom one of a kind Dragon Money clip
is 4 inches long with 8 mm garnets for the eyes,
spring loaded to bite the bills. Solid sterling,
this heavy version holds the symbol centered in the snout,
just below the eyes.